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Secure Access EUVDEUVD-2026-115452

| CVE-2026-97718 CRITICAL
2026-11-02 SecurityResponse@netmotionsoftware.com GHSA-g239-47xv-3894
9.4
CVSS 4.0 · Vendor: netmotionsoftware
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Host forged account-creation request
  2. Delivery
    Lure authenticated admin to malicious page
  3. Exploit
    Bypassed CSRF control accepts request
  4. Execution
    Admin session creates attacker-controlled account
  5. Impact
    Attacker gains persistent privileged access

Vulnerability Assessment

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires an administrator with an active authenticated session to the Secure Access server (version 14.60) management interface to be tricked into triggering an attacker-crafted request (UI:P in the CVSS vector reflects this passive user interaction). The core enabling condition is a bypassed/ineffective anti-CSRF security control on the account-creation function, so the server must be running the affected build with that control in place. Limiting factors that reduce realistic risk: the attack cannot succeed without the admin's live session and interaction, it cannot be performed purely by a remote attacker acting alone, and it is scoped to the specific affected version; it is not self-propagating or automatable without a human admin in the loop.

Impact

Signals are mixed and should be read carefully. The input assigns a high CVSS 4.0 base of 9.4 and a vuln.today Decision label of act_now, which argues for prompt remediation. However, the CVSS vector itself tempers this: although AV:N/AC:L/PR:N indicate a remotely reachable, low-complexity, unauthenticated vector, UI:P means exploitation is not self-contained - it depends on a privileged user (an admin) performing an action, which is inherent to CSRF. There is no CISA KEV listing, no EPSS probability supplied, and no public exploit reference in the input, so exploitation status is 'no public exploit identified at time of analysis.' This creates a notable tension: the act_now label and 9.4 score suggest urgency, but there is no supplied evidence of active or probable exploitation to corroborate it, and the CSRF mechanism requires a logged-in admin to be socially engineered. Net assessment: this is a genuinely serious flaw because a successful attack yields an attacker-controlled account (potential full compromise of the Secure Access server), but real-world risk is gated by the need for admin interaction rather than being wormable or automatable. Because the Decision label is act_now, treat remediation as high priority despite the absence of KEV/EPSS/POC data.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker crafts a malicious web page (or email link) that silently submits a forged account-creation request to the Secure Access server's administrative interface. When an authenticated administrator with an active session visits the page, the bypassed CSRF protection allows the request to succeed, creating a new account under the attacker's control. No public exploit code is identified in the available data; the attack relies on the admin having a live session and being lured to attacker content.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: CRITICAL severity.
No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Nov 02, 2026

A cross-site request forgery flaw in the Secure Access server, version 14.60, lets unauthenticated remote attackers bypass an anti-CSRF security control on the account-creation function and induce a logged-in administrator to create an account the attacker controls - effectively handing over administrative access to the management plane (CVSS v4.0 9.4; assessed CVSS 3.1 8.8, AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R). Exploitation is not autonomous: it requires an administrator with a live authenticated session to be tricked into triggering an attacker-crafted request, so a human must be in the loop for each attempt and the flaw is scoped to the affected build. No public exploit code or PoC reference was identified at time of analysis, no EPSS score or KEV listing is associated with the CVE, and the vuln.today decision signal is act_now based on the severity of the administrative takeover path rather than on observed exploitation.

RemediationAI

No vendor-released patch version is identified in the available data, so the first step is to consult the Absolute vulnerability archive entry (https://www.absolute.com/platform/security-information/vulnerability-archive/cve-2026-97718) for the fixed build and its release notes, and upgrade the Secure Access server off 14.60 as soon as a fixed build is confirmed - the vendor advisory is the only reliable source for that version number and it should not be assumed. Until an upgrade is applied, the practical compensating controls are: restrict reachability of the Secure Access management interface to trusted administrator networks or a VPN, which removes the attacker's ability to deliver the crafted request to an authenticated browser at the cost of reduced admin flexibility for remote staff; keep a reverse proxy or gateway in front of the admin UI that enforces Origin/Referer validation on state-changing requests, understanding this only partially substitutes for the broken in-product control and depends on correct configuration; and require administrators to fully log out of the management UI when not actively using it and to avoid browsing untrusted sites in the same browser profile, which limits but does not eliminate the window in which a live session can be abused. Because the attack yields an attacker-controlled administrative account, audit the Secure Access user/administrator list for unexpected accounts and rotate administrative credentials if any suspicious creation is detected.

Affected VersionsENISA

Secure Access 14.60

Affected Packages

euvd secure_access no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

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Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The affected component is the web-based management interface of the Secure Access server (NetMotion/Absolute Secure Access), which authenticates administrators with a session and is expected to protect state-changing operations - here, account creation - with an anti-CSRF token or equivalent origin/referer validation control. According to the advisory, that control is bypassed in version 14.60, so a request crafted by an attacker is accepted as if it originated from the management UI. The underlying class is cross-site request forgery (CWE-352); the source data does not assign a formal CWE identifier. The CVSS v4.0 vector (AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P with high confidentiality, integrity and availability impact to both the vulnerable and subsequent systems) and the independent CVSS 3.1 assessment (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) agree that the attacker needs no credentials of their own but depends on the victim administrator's active session and a degree of user interaction. The precise request sequence, token-validation defect and browser-side preconditions that make the bypass succeed are not described in the available sources; only that the security control is bypassed on the account-creation function. The practical consequence is persistence: the attacker-supplied account exists in the product's own identity store, giving the attacker an administrative foothold without exploiting a memory-safety or injection flaw.

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Severity by source

Vendor (netmotionsoftware) PRIMARY 9.4 CRITICAL
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:H/SI:H/SA:H
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Remote, low-complexity CSRF needing no attacker privileges (PR:N) but requiring admin interaction (UI:R); creating an attacker-controlled account yields high C/I/A on the server.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:P/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (netmotionsoftware).

CVSS VectorVendor: netmotionsoftware

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Passive
Vulnerable system: Confidentiality
High
Vulnerable system: Integrity
High
Vulnerable system: Availability
High
Subsequent system: Confidentiality
High
Subsequent system: Integrity
High
Subsequent system: Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

CVE-2026-97718 Is a cross-site request forgery vulnerability in version 14.60 of the Secure Access server.  Because of a bypassed security control, an attacker can cause an admin to create an account under their control.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2026-97718 is a critical cross-site request forgery vulnerability in Secure Access server version 14.60 that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass anti-CSRF protections on the account-creation function. An attacker can trick a logged-in administrator into creating a rogue admin account, effectively handing over control of the management plane. Although exploitation requires user interaction and no public exploit or active exploitation has been observed, the potential for administrative takeover poses a severe risk to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Leadership should prioritize remediation to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive security infrastructure.

Business Impact: Severe
Compensating Controls

No vendor-released patch identified at time of analysis. Interim mitigations include restricting network access to the Secure Access management interface, enforcing multi-factor authentication for administrators, disabling the account-creation feature if not essential, and deploying WAF rules to detect and block CSRF attempts. Additionally, conduct user awareness training to prevent social engineering attacks that could lead to exploitation.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 70% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
enterprise mobile VPN; common in government/field services, not ubiquitous
Social Media
2
Sightings
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity CRITICAL
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
CRITICAL severity
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Very High

Priority Score

47
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +47
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Cross-Site Request Forgery exploits the automatic credential inclusion behavior of web browsers.

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